Episodes

  • The Shape of Dough - Genesis 18 - Rev. Tim Vance
    Jun 14 2026

    What does the shape of bread (or pizza) dough teach us about the movement of God in the world?

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    13 mins
  • The Shape of Our Stories - Genesis 12 - Rev. Tim Vance
    Jun 7 2026

    Stories have shapes according to author, Kurt Vonnegut. What then is the shape of our faith story?

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    14 mins
  • The Clapping - Genesis 11 - Rev. Tim Vance
    May 31 2026

    Is clapping after a worship song or hymn appropriate in worship? Yes, clapping can be a meaningful part of our worship response. But NOT clapping can also be a genuine expression of worship and gratitude.

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    15 mins
  • The Face of Hope - Luke 24 + Jeremiah 29 - Rev. Dr. Grace Park
    May 17 2026

    Welcome Rev. Dr. Grace Park as our guest preacher.

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    23 mins
  • God is a Mother - Revelation 21:1-5 - Rev. Tim Vance
    May 10 2026

    God is _______________. Fill in the blank. What images or experiences of God (in the words of James Baldwin) make us larger, freer, and more loving?

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    14 mins
  • Ironic - Revelation 20:1-4 - Rev. Tim Vance
    May 3 2026

    The book of Revelation is Ironic. Jesus wages non-violent war. Jesus is a servant king. The double irony, is that Christians often read this book unironically, which makes Jesus violent and Christianity controlling.

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    17 mins
  • Tattooed Jesus - Revelation 19 - Rev. Tim Vance
    Apr 26 2026

    Are you confused by Christians who support war and violence? Well look no further than this tattooed image of Jesus in Revelation 19 for their biblical justification. But is this violent warrior Jesus real? Or is this image subverting the violent way of empires by symbolically showing us Jesus' way of self-giving love?

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    19 mins
  • Origin Stories (Plural) - Genesis 4-5 - Rev. Tim Vance
    Apr 19 2026

    Like the four gospels, the opening books of the Bible include four traditions that are placed side-by-side. These similar, yet different voices are intentionally preserved because diversity of perspective and insight is more important than having one right narrative.

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    18 mins